78R6324 PEP-D
By: Van de Putte S.B. No. 1187
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the regulation of controlled substances under the Texas
Controlled Substances Act and to the prosecution of certain
offenses under that Act.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 481.002(22), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(22) "Immediate precursor" means a substance the
director [commissioner] finds to be and by rule designates as
being:
(A) a principal compound commonly used or
produced primarily for use in the manufacture of a controlled
substance;
(B) a substance that is an immediate chemical
intermediary used or likely to be used in the manufacture of a
controlled substance; and
(C) a substance the control of which is necessary
to prevent, curtail, or limit the manufacture of a controlled
substance.
SECTION 2. Section 481.034(d), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(d) In making a determination regarding a substance, the
commissioner shall consider:
(1) the actual or relative potential for its abuse;
(2) the scientific evidence of its pharmacological
effect, if known;
(3) the state of current scientific knowledge
regarding the substance;
(4) the history and current pattern of its abuse;
(5) the scope, duration, and significance of its
abuse;
(6) the risk to the public health;
(7) the potential of the substance to produce
psychological or physiological dependence liability; and
(8) whether the substance is a controlled substance
analogue, chemical precursor, or an immediate precursor of a
substance [already] controlled under this chapter.
SECTION 3. Section 481.077, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
(b-1) If the director names a chemical substance as a
chemical precursor for purposes of Subsection (a) or designates a
substance as an immediate precursor, a substance that is a
precursor of the chemical precursor or the immediate precursor is
not subject to control solely because it is a precursor of the
chemical precursor or the immediate precursor.
SECTION 4. Section 481.102, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 481.102. PENALTY GROUP 1. Penalty Group 1 consists of:
(1) the following opiates, including their isomers,
esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers,
unless specifically excepted, if the existence of these isomers,
esters, ethers, and salts is possible within the specific chemical
designation:
Alfentanil;
Allylprodine;
Alphacetylmethadol;
Benzethidine;
Betaprodine;
Clonitazene;
Diampromide;
Diethylthiambutene;
Difenoxin not listed in Penalty Group 3 or 4;
Dimenoxadol;
Dimethylthiambutene;
Dioxaphetyl butyrate;
Dipipanone;
Ethylmethylthiambutene;
Etonitazene;
Etoxeridine;
Furethidine;
Hydroxypethidine;
Ketobemidone;
Levophenacylmorphan;
Meprodine;
Methadol;
Moramide;
Morpheridine;
Noracymethadol;
Norlevorphanol;
Normethadone;
Norpipanone;
Phenadoxone;
Phenampromide;
Phenomorphan;
Phenoperidine;
Piritramide;
Proheptazine;
Properidine;
Propiram;
Sufentanil;
Tilidine; and
Trimeperidine;
(2) the following opium derivatives, their salts,
isomers, and salts of isomers, unless specifically excepted, if the
existence of these salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible
within the specific chemical designation:
Acetorphine;
Acetyldihydrocodeine;
Benzylmorphine;
Codeine methylbromide;
Codeine-N-Oxide;
Cyprenorphine;
Desomorphine;
Dihydromorphine;
Drotebanol;
Etorphine, except hydrochloride salt;
Heroin;
Hydromorphinol;
Methyldesorphine;
Methyldihydromorphine;
Monoacetylmorphine;
Morphine methylbromide;
Morphine methylsulfonate;
Morphine-N-Oxide;
Myrophine;
Nicocodeine;
Nicomorphine;
Normorphine;
Pholcodine; and
Thebacon;
(3) the following substances, however produced,
except those narcotic drugs listed in another group:
(A) Opium and opiate not listed in Penalty Group
3 or 4, and a salt, compound, derivative, or preparation of opium or
opiate, other than thebaine derived butorphanol, nalmefene and its
salts, naloxone and its salts, and naltrexone and its salts, but
including:
Codeine not listed in Penalty Group 3 or 4;
Dihydroetorphine;
Ethylmorphine not listed in Penalty Group 3
or 4;
Granulated opium;
Hydrocodone not listed in Penalty Group 3;
Hydromorphone;
Metopon;
Morphine not listed in Penalty Group 3;
Opium extracts;
Opium fluid extracts;
Oxycodone;
Oxymorphone;
Powdered opium;
Raw opium;
Thebaine; and
Tincture of opium;
(B) a salt, compound, isomer, derivative, or
preparation of a substance that is chemically equivalent or
identical to a substance described by Paragraph (A), other than the
isoquinoline alkaloids of opium;
(C) Opium poppy and poppy straw;
(D) Cocaine, including:
(i) its salts, its optical, position, and
geometric isomers, and the salts of those isomers;
(ii) coca leaves and a salt, compound,
derivative, or preparation of coca leaves;
(iii) a salt, compound, derivative, or
preparation of a salt, compound, or derivative that is chemically
equivalent or identical to a substance described by Subparagraph
(i) or (ii), other than decocainized coca leaves or extractions of
coca leaves that do not contain cocaine or ecgonine; and
(E) concentrate of poppy straw, meaning the crude
extract of poppy straw in liquid, solid, or powder form that
contains the phenanthrine alkaloids of the opium poppy;
(4) the following opiates, including their isomers,
esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, if the existence of
these isomers, esters, ethers, and salts is possible within the
specific chemical designation:
Acetyl-alpha-methylfentanyl
(N-[1-(1-methyl-2-phenethyl)-4-piperidinyl]-N-phenylacetamide);
Alpha-methylthiofentanyl
(N-[1-methyl-2-(2-thienyl)ethyl-4-piperidinyl]
-N-phenylpropanamide);
Alphaprodine;
Anileridine;
Beta-hydroxyfentanyl
(N-[1-(2-hydroxy-2-phenethyl)-4-piperidinyl]
-N-phenylpropanamide);
Beta-hydroxy-3-methylfentanyl;
Bezitramide;
Carfentanil;
Dihydrocodeine not listed in Penalty Group 3 or 4;
Diphenoxylate not listed in Penalty Group 3 or 4;
Fentanyl or alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other
derivative of Fentanyl;
Isomethadone;
Levomethorphan;
Levorphanol;
Metazocine;
Methadone;
Methadone-Intermediate,
4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4, 4-diphenyl butane;
3-methylfentanyl(N-[3-methyl-1-(2-phenylethyl)-
4-piperidyl]-N- phenylpropanamide);
3-methylthiofentanyl(N-[3-methyl-1-(2-thienyl)
ethyl-4-piperidinyl]-N- phenylpropanamide);
Moramide-Intermediate, 2-methyl-3-morpholino-1,
1-diphenyl-propane- carboxylic acid;
Para-fluorofentanyl(N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-1-
(2-phenylethyl)-4- piperidinylpropanamide);
PEPAP
(1-(2-phenethyl)-4-phenyl-4-acetoxypiperidine);
Pethidine (Meperidine);
Pethidine-Intermediate-A,
4-cyano-1-methyl-4-phenylpiperidine;
Pethidine-Intermediate-B,
ethyl-4-phenylpiperidine-4 carboxylate;
Pethidine-Intermediate-C,
1-methyl-4-phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid;
Phenazocine;
Piminodine;
Racemethorphan;
Racemorphan;
Remifentanil; and
Thiofentanyl(N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-thienyl)ethyl-4-
piperidinyl]- propanamide);
(5) Flunitrazepam ([some] trade or other name [names]:
Rohypnol);
(6) Methamphetamine, including its salts, optical
isomers, and salts of optical isomers;
(7) Phenylacetone and methylamine, if possessed
together with intent to manufacture methamphetamine;
(8) Phencyclidine, including its salts; [and]
(9) Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (some trade or other
names: gamma hydroxybutyrate, GHB), including its salts; and [.]
(10) Ketamine.
SECTION 5. Section 481.103(a), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) Penalty Group 2 consists of:
(1) any quantity of the following hallucinogenic
substances, their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, unless
specifically excepted, if the existence of these salts, isomers,
and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical
designation:
alpha-ethyltryptamine;
4-bromo-2, 5-dimethoxyamphetamine (some trade or
other names: 4-bromo- 2, 5-dimethoxy-alpha-methylphenethylamine;
4-bromo-2, 5-DMA);
4-bromo-2, 5-dimethoxyphenethylamine;
Bufotenine (some trade and other names:
3-(beta-Dimethylaminoethyl)-5-hydroxyindole;
3-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-5- indolol; N, N-dimethylserotonin;
5-hydroxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine; mappine);
Diethyltryptamine (some trade and other names: N,
N-Diethyltryptamine, DET);
2, 5-dimethoxyamphetamine (some trade or other
names: 2, 5-dimethoxy- alpha-methylphenethylamine; 2, 5-DMA);
2, 5-dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine ([some] trade
or other name [names]: DOET);
2, 5-dimethoxy-4-(n)-propylthiophenethylamine
(trade or other name: 2C-T-7);
Dimethyltryptamine ([some] trade or [and] other
name [names]: DMT);
Dronabinol (synthetic) in sesame oil and
encapsulated in a soft gelatin capsule in a U.S. Food and Drug
Administration approved drug product (some trade or other names for
Dronabinol: (a6aR-trans)-6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro- 6,6,
9-trimethyl-3-pentyl-6H- dibenzo [b,d]pyran-1-ol or
(-)-delta-9-(trans)- tetrahydrocannabinol);
Ethylamine Analog of Phencyclidine (some trade or
other names: N-ethyl-1-phenylcyclohexylamine,
(1-phenylcyclohexyl) ethylamine, N-(1- phenylcyclohexyl)
ethylamine, cyclohexamine, PCE);
Ibogaine (some trade or other names: 7-Ethyl-6,
6, beta 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13-octahydro-2-methoxy-6,
9-methano-5H-pyrido [1', 2':1, 2] azepino [5, 4-b] indole;
tabernanthe iboga.);
[Ketamine;]
Mescaline;
5-methoxy-3, 4-methylenedioxy amphetamine;
4-methoxyamphetamine (some trade or other names:
4-methoxy-alpha- methylphenethylamine; paramethoxyamphetamine;
PMA);
1-methyl- 4-phenyl-4-propionoxypiperidine (MPPP,
PPMP);
4-methyl-2, 5-dimethoxyamphetamine (some trade
and other names: 4- methyl-2,
5-dimethoxy-alpha-methylphenethylamine; "DOM"; "STP");
3,4-methylenedioxy methamphetamine (MDMA, MDM);
3,4-methylenedioxy amphetamine;
3,4-methylenedioxy N-ethylamphetamine (Also
known as N-ethyl MDA);
Nabilone (Another name for nabilone:
(+)-trans-3-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)- 6,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydro-1-
hydroxy-6,6- dimethyl-9H-dibenzo[b,d] pyran-9-one;
N-benzylpiperazine (some trade or other names:
BZP; 1-benzylpiperazine);
N-ethyl-3-piperidyl benzilate;
N-hydroxy-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (Also
known as N-hydroxy MDA);
4-methylaminorex;
N-methyl-3-piperidyl benzilate;
Parahexyl (some trade or other names:
3-Hexyl-1-hydroxy-7, 8, 9, 10- tetrahydro-6, 6,
9-trimethyl-6H-dibenzo [b, d] pyran; Synhexyl);
1-Phenylcyclohexylamine;
1-Piperidinocyclohexanecarbonitrile (PCC);
Psilocin;
Psilocybin;
Pyrrolidine Analog of Phencyclidine (some trade
or other names: 1-(1-phenylcyclohexyl)-pyrrolidine, PCPy, PHP);
Tetrahydrocannabinols, other than marihuana, and
synthetic equivalents of the substances contained in the plant, or
in the resinous extractives of Cannabis, or synthetic substances,
derivatives, and their isomers with similar chemical structure and
pharmacological activity such as:
delta-1 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol,
and their optical isomers;
delta-6 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol,
and their optical isomers;
delta-3, 4 cis or trans
tetrahydrocannabinol, and its optical isomers;
compounds of these structures, regardless of
numerical designation of atomic positions, since nomenclature of
these substances is not internationally standardized;
Thiophene Analog of Phencyclidine (some trade or
other names: 1-[1-(2-thienyl) cyclohexyl] piperidine; 2-Thienyl
Analog of Phencyclidine; TPCP, TCP);
1-[1-(2-thienyl)cyclohexyl]pyrrolidine (some
trade or other name names: TCPy);
1-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)piperazine (trade or
other name: TFMPP); and
3,4,5-trimethoxy amphetamine;
(2) Phenylacetone (some trade or other names:
Phenyl-2-propanone; P2P, Benzymethyl ketone, methyl benzyl
ketone); and
(3) unless specifically excepted or unless listed in
another Penalty Group, a material, compound, mixture, or
preparation that contains any quantity of the following substances
having a potential for abuse associated with a depressant or
stimulant effect on the central nervous system:
Aminorex (some trade or other names: aminoxaphen;
2-amino-5-phenyl-2-oxazoline;
4,5-dihydro-5-phenyl-2-oxazolamine);
Amphetamine, its salts, optical isomers, and
salts of optical isomers;
Cathinone (some trade or other names:
2-amino-1-phenyl-1-propanone, alpha-aminopropiophenone,
2-aminopropiophenone);
Etorphine Hydrochloride;
Fenethylline and its salts;
Mecloqualone and its salts;
Methaqualone and its salts;
Methcathinone (some trade or other names:
2-methylamino-propiophenone; alpha-(methylamino)propriophenone;
2-(methylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-one;
alpha-N-methylaminopropriophenone; monomethylpropion;
ephedrone, N-methylcathinone; methylcathinone; AL-464; AL-422;
AL-463; and UR 1431);
N-Ethylamphetamine, its salts, optical isomers,
and salts of optical isomers; and
N,N-dimethylamphetamine (some trade or other
names: N,N,alpha- trimethylbenzeneethaneamine;
N,N,alpha-trimethylphenethylamine), its salts, optical isomers,
and salts of optical isomers.
SECTION 6. Subchapter D, Chapter 481, Health and Safety
Code, is amended by adding Section 481.106 to read as follows:
Sec. 481.106. CLASSIFICATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
ANALOGUE. For the purposes of the prosecution of an offense under
this subchapter involving the manufacture, delivery, or possession
of a controlled substance, Penalty Groups 1, 1-A, and 2 include a
controlled substance analogue that:
(1) has a chemical structure substantially similar to
the chemical structure of a controlled substance listed in the
applicable penalty group; or
(2) is specifically designed to produce an effect
substantially similar to, or greater than, a controlled substance
listed in the applicable penalty group.
SECTION 7. Section 481.123, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 481.123. DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION FOR OFFENSE INVOLVING
[: DELIVERY, MANUFACTURE, OR POSSESSION OF] CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
ANALOGUE. (a) It is an affirmative defense to the prosecution of
an offense under this subchapter involving the manufacture,
delivery, or possession of [For the purposes of this chapter,] a
controlled substance analogue that [is considered to be a
controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1 or 1-A if] the
analogue:
(1) was not in any part [in whole or in part is]
intended for human consumption;
(2) was [and:
[(1) the chemical structure of the analogue is
substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled
substance listed in Schedule I or Penalty Group 1 or 1-A; or
[(2) the analogue is specifically designed to produce
an effect substantially similar to or greater than the effect of a
controlled substance listed in Schedule I or Penalty Group 1 or 1-A.
[(b) For the purposes of this chapter, a controlled
substance analogue is considered to be a controlled substance
listed in Penalty Group 2 if the analogue in whole or in part is
intended for human consumption and:
[(1) the chemical structure of the analogue is
substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled
substance listed in Schedule II or Penalty Group 2; or
[(2) the analogue is specifically designed to produce
an effect substantially similar to or greater than the effect of a
controlled substance listed in Schedule II or Penalty Group 2.
[(c) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits
an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally manufactures,
delivers, or possesses with intent to manufacture or deliver a
controlled substance analogue described by Subsection (a).
[(d) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits
an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses a
controlled substance analogue described by Subsection (a).
[(e) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits
an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally manufactures,
delivers, or possesses with intent to manufacture or deliver a
controlled substance analogue described by Subsection (b).
[(f) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits
an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses a
controlled substance analogue described by Subsection (b).
[(g) This section does not apply to:
[(1) a controlled substance;
[(2)] a substance for which there is an approved new
drug application under Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Section 355); or
(3) was a substance for which an exemption for
investigational use has been granted under Section 505 of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Section 355), if the
actor's [to the extent that the substance is possessed,
manufactured, or delivered by a particular person under the
exemption and the person's] conduct with respect to the substance
is in accord with the exemption[; or
[(4) a substance, to the extent the substance is not
intended for human consumption, before an exemption under Section
505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Section
355), takes effect with regard to the substance].
(b) [(h)] For the purposes of this section, Section 505 of
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Section 355)
applies to the introduction or delivery for introduction of any new
drug into intrastate, interstate, or foreign commerce.
[(i) An offense under Subsection (c) is punishable in the
same manner as if the controlled substance analogue were a
controlled substance manufactured, delivered, or possessed with
intent to manufacture or deliver under Section 481.112.
[(j) An offense under Subsection (d) is punishable in the
same manner as if the controlled substance analogue were a
controlled substance possessed under Section 481.115.
[(k) An offense under Subsection (e) is punishable in the
same manner as if the controlled substance analogue were a
controlled substance manufactured, delivered, or possessed with
intent to manufacture or deliver under Section 481.113.
[(l) An offense under Subsection (f) is punishable in the
same manner as if the controlled substance analogue were a
controlled substance possessed under Section 481.116.]
SECTION 8. Section 481.129(d), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(d) An offense under Subsection (a) is:
(1) a felony of the second degree if the controlled
substance that is the subject of the offense is listed in Schedule I
or II;
(2) a felony of the third degree if the controlled
substance that is the subject of the offense is listed in Schedule
III or IV; and
(3) a state jail felony [Class A misdemeanor] if the
controlled substance that is the subject of the offense is listed in
Schedule V.
SECTION 9. Sections 481.181(a) and (b), Health and Safety
Code, are amended to read as follows:
(a) The director may enter controlled premises at any
reasonable time and inspect the premises and items described by
Subsection (b) in order to inspect, copy, and verify the
correctness of a record, report, or other document required to be
made or kept under this chapter and to perform other functions under
this chapter. For purposes of this subsection, "reasonable time"
means any time during the normal business hours of the person or
activity regulated under this chapter or any time an activity
regulated under this chapter is occurring on the premises. The
director shall:
(1) state the purpose of the entry;
(2) display [and present] to the owner, operator, or
agent in charge of the premises appropriate credentials; and
(3) deliver to the owner, operator, or agent in charge
of the premises a written notice of inspection authority.
(b) The director may:
(1) inspect and copy a record, report, or other
document required to be made or kept under this chapter;
(2) inspect, within reasonable limits and in a
reasonable manner, the controlled premises and all pertinent
equipment, finished and unfinished drugs, other substances, and
materials, containers, labels, records, files, papers, processes,
controls, and facilities as appropriate to verify a record, report,
or document required to be kept under this chapter or to administer
this chapter;
(3) examine and inventory stock of a controlled
substance and obtain samples of the controlled substance;
(4) examine a hypodermic syringe, needle, pipe, or
other instrument, device, contrivance, equipment, control,
container, label, or facility relating to a possible violation of
this chapter; and
(5) examine a material used, intended to be used, or
capable of being used to dilute or adulterate a controlled
substance.
SECTION 10. Section 481.182, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 481.182. EVIDENTIARY RULES RELATING TO OFFER OF
DELIVERY. For the purpose of establishing a delivery under this
chapter, proof of an offer to sell must be corroborated by:
(1) a person other than the person making the offer; or
(2) evidence other than a statement of the person
making the offer. [SEARCH WARRANTS. A search warrant may be issued
to search for and seize a controlled substance possessed or
manufactured in violation of this chapter. The application for the
issuance of and the execution of a search warrant under this section
must conform to applicable provisions of the Code of Criminal
Procedure.]
SECTION 11. Section 481.183, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 481.183. EVIDENTIARY RULES RELATING TO [DELIVERY OR]
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. (a) [For the purpose of establishing the
delivery of a controlled substance, counterfeit substance, or drug
paraphernalia, proof of an offer to sell must be corroborated by a
person other than the offeree or by evidence other than a statement
of the offeree.
[(b)] In considering whether an item is drug paraphernalia
under this chapter, a court or other authority shall consider, in
addition to all other logically relevant factors, and subject to
rules of evidence:
(1) statements by an owner or person in control of the
object concerning its use;
(2) the existence of any residue of a controlled
substance on the object;
(3) direct or circumstantial evidence of the intent of
an owner or other person in control of the object to deliver it to a
person whom the person knows or should reasonably know intends to
use the object to facilitate a violation of this chapter;
(4) oral or written instructions provided with the
object concerning its use;
(5) descriptive material accompanying the object that
explains or depicts its use;
(6) the manner in which the object is displayed for
sale;
(7) whether the owner or person in control of the
object is a supplier of similar or related items to the community,
such as a licensed distributor or dealer of tobacco products;
(8) direct or circumstantial evidence of the ratio of
sales of the object to the total sales of the business enterprise;
(9) the existence and scope of uses for the object in
the community;
(10) the physical design characteristics of the item;
and
(11) expert testimony concerning the item's use.
(b) [(c)] The innocence of an owner or other person in
charge of an object as to a direct violation of this chapter does
not prevent a finding that the object is intended or designed for
use as drug paraphernalia.
SECTION 12. Section 481.184, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 481.184. BURDEN OF PROOF[; LIABILITIES]. (a) Except
as provided by Subsection (b), it is a defense to prosecution under
this chapter that the actor's conduct complied with [The state is
not required to negate] an exemption or exception provided by this
chapter [in a complaint, information, indictment, or other pleading
or in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this chapter. A
person claiming the benefit of an exemption or exception has the
burden of going forward with the evidence with respect to the
exemption or exception].
(b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this
chapter that the actor's conduct was authorized by:
(1) a rule adopted under this chapter; or
(2) [In the absence of proof that a person is the duly
authorized holder of] an appropriate registration, permit, or order
form issued under this chapter with respect to which the actor is
the duly authorized holder [, the person is presumed not to be the
holder of the registration or form. The presumption is subject to
rebuttal by a person charged with an offense under this chapter].
[(c) This chapter does not impose a liability on an
authorized state, county, or municipal officer engaged in the
lawful performance of the officer's duties.]
SECTION 13. Section 481.185, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 481.185. LIABILITY. This chapter does not impose
liability on an authorized state, county, or municipal officer
engaged in the lawful performance of official duties. [ARREST
REPORTS. (a) Each law enforcement agency in this state shall file
monthly with the director a report of all arrests made for drug
offenses and quantities of controlled substances seized during the
preceding month. The agency shall make the report on a form
provided by the director and shall provide the information required
by the form.
[(b) The director shall publish an annual summary of all
drug arrests and controlled substances seized in the state.]
SECTION 14. Section 481.186(b), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(b) In the exercise of regulatory functions under this
chapter, the director may rely on results, information, and
evidence relating to the regulatory functions of this chapter
received from the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration or a
[and] state agency [agencies].
SECTION 15. Article 18.02, Code of Criminal Procedure, is
amended to read as follows:
Art. 18.02. GROUNDS FOR ISSUANCE. A search warrant may be
issued to search for and seize:
(1) property acquired by theft or in any other manner
which makes its acquisition a penal offense;
(2) property specially designed, made, or adapted for
or commonly used in the commission of an offense;
(3) arms and munitions kept or prepared for the
purposes of insurrection or riot;
(4) weapons prohibited by the Penal Code;
(5) gambling devices or equipment, altered gambling
equipment, or gambling paraphernalia;
(6) obscene materials kept or prepared for commercial
distribution or exhibition, subject to the additional rules set
forth by law;
(7) a drug, controlled substance, immediate
precursor, chemical precursor, or other controlled substance
property, including an apparatus or paraphernalia [drugs] kept,
prepared, or manufactured in violation of the laws of this state;
(8) any property the possession of which is prohibited
by law;
(9) implements or instruments used in the commission
of a crime;
(10) property or items, except the personal writings
by the accused, constituting evidence of an offense or constituting
evidence tending to show that a particular person committed an
offense;
(11) persons; or
(12) contraband subject to forfeiture under Chapter 59
of this code.
SECTION 16. Article 481.034(f), Health and Safety Code, is
repealed.
SECTION 17. (a) This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.
(b) The change in law made by this Act applies only to an
offense committed on or after September 1, 2003. An offense
committed before September 1, 2003, is covered by the law in effect
when the offense was committed, and the former law is continued in
effect for that purpose. For purposes of this subsection, an
offense was committed before September 1, 2003, if any element of
the offense was committed before that date.